Lake shines: RD’s dominance in the 2026 Caribbean Series with stellar performance

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Junior Lake Shines in Dominican Debut at the Caribbean Series Jalisco 2026

Guadalajara, Mexico – Junior Lake, established as one of the most emblematic players of the Caribbean Series, led the successful debut of the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Series Jalisco 2026. In his ninth participation in this prestigious tournament, the outfielder for the Leones del Escogido had an impeccable performance, batting 4-4, driving in three runs and starring in a crucial defensive play that secured the 5-4 victory over the Charros de Jalisco, representatives of Mexico.

I go out to play and forget everything. I just go out to give my best to seek a good result.

Junior Lake
The Sunday game marked Lake’s 49th game in the Caribbean Series. With his four at-bats, he added 164 appearances and, with the three RBIs, reached 22 RBIs in his career in the tournament.

For me it is an honor and a privilege to be in the history of Caribbean baseball. Many players who have been a great motivation for me have passed through here, and to be in the history is an achievement for which I thank God.

Junior Lake

Focus on the Tournament

Despite the initial triumph, the leader of the Dominican selection, Ramón Santiago, emphasized the importance of maintaining concentration in a high-competition tournament.

Tomorrow we have an opponent who won today and who has always been complicated, like Puerto Rico. We have to come with the same energy. The guys want this two-time championship here in the Caribbean Series and we are going to maintain the same plan and the same determination that allowed us to win this game.

Ramón Santiago
Santiago also mentioned the possibility of making adjustments to the lineup to give all team players a chance.

Changes may occur, although they say that the winning alignment is not changed. We have a group of 28 players and I want to give everyone a chance.

Ramón Santiago
Los Leones del Escogido, representing the Dominican Republic, will face the Cangrejeros de Santurce of Puerto Rico this Monday at 4:00 PM (Dominican time) in their second game of the 2026 Caribbean Series.
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